New Audited Balance Sheet Format for Sole Proprietorships

A sole proprietorship does not have a prescribed Companies Act balance-sheet format. For an audit, prepare the financial statements using the applicable accounting framework and the audit/reporting requirements relevant to the proprietor’s business; the format may also depend on whether the audit is under the Income-tax Act, GST law, or another requirement.

A practical balance sheet layout is:

Balance Sheet as at [date]

| Particulars | Amount (₹) |
|---|---:|
| Capital and liabilities | |
| Proprietor’s capital (opening capital + profit/additions − drawings) | |
| Borrowings | |
| Trade payables | |
| Other current liabilities and provisions | |
| Total | |
| Assets | |
| Property, plant and equipment (net of depreciation) | |
| Investments and other non-current assets | |
| Inventories | |
| Trade receivables | |
| Cash and bank balances | |
| Loans, advances and other current assets | |
| Total | |

Show the previous year’s comparative figures where required by the applicable reporting framework, and include notes/schedules for material balances and accounting policies. The exact presentation can vary; the audit report and supporting schedules should match the engagement and applicable statutory requirements.

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